Origin
Waltham, MA
Late night in Waltham on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waltham, MA to Winnmere, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waltham, MA
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Winnmere, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 12-mile drive from Waltham to Winnmere, Massachusetts, is easily manageable in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate using local roads like Totten Pond Road and Lexington Street, with a significant portion on the Yankee Division Highway. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $2, this trip is very budget-friendly. The route stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, offering a convenient local journey. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Totten Pond Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lexington Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Wyman Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Glen Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Winn Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham, MA and Winnmere, MA.
1
Start on US 20
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Church Street
431 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
394 ft
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Lexington Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Totten Pond Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Totten Pond Road
6
Turn right onto Wyman Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Wyman Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
8
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 52
Toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Winn Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winn Street
11
Turn right onto Glen Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Glen Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Glen Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lexington Street
Turn right onto Lexington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Winnmere, MA
Late night in Winnmere on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and residential areas for the entire 12 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you continue on local roads. This driving profile suggests frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you make your way from Waltham to Winnmere. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Church Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Waltham, MA and Winnmere, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Burlington.
Woburn
11.4 mi in
|
~17m
Burlington
11.4 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Waltham, MA
Full guide →Waltham is a city in the American state of Massachusetts. It is 10 miles (16 km) west of central Boston on the Charles River, and 3 miles from the city limits to the east. Waltham is part of the Greater Boston conurbation; even so, it has a unique character compared to Boston's other suburbs, and is one of the most significant regional centers for employment, culture, education and food in the entire metro area. It is sometimes called "Watch City" because it was home to Waltham Watch Company. Many high-tech companies have made Waltham their home. It is also home to Bentley College and Brandeis University.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Winnmere, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winnmere, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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